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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $27,095
Base Invoice $27,076 $25,605
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Sunroof   800
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 175 800
Options (change) 141 664
Destination 750 650
Total Price $29,770 $28,545
Total Invoice $27,967 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $367
Model Year20092008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,770$28,545
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,045$28,545
Total Invoice$27,967$26,919
Adjustments for Features-6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,286$26,919

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,190$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length184.1 in191.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height67.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.1 ft3

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